Nov 25, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Auston, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the East Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade which took place at Dover Castle. A fantastic event which was really well attended. Well done to all involved in ensuring that this important...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, had the pleasure of attending the South East Coast Ambulance Service Awards in October where he presented recipients with The Queen’s Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The Ceremony recognised the achievements of staff,...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Auston was delighted to attend the Chatham Naval Officers Association Trafalgar Dinner in October, held at the RSME Officers Mess in Brompton. Members of the Association include serving and retired members of the Royal Navy, Royal Naval...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenants, Jeremy Carey, Paul Auston, Sir Keith Mills and Clive Stevens recently visited Kent Scouts and Guides who were taking part in a Sleep Out event to raise funds for Porchlight. The Deputy Lieutenants wanted to show their thanks for all they were doing...
Nov 25, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the wonderful Royal British Legion, the RBL in Kent held an Anniversary Concert with the Henry Desmond Orchestra in Sevenoaks which we were pleased to be invited to support. Deputy Lieutenant, Lennox Cato, attended this fantastic...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming HRH Princess Alexandra to the County when she paid a visit to Leeds Castle. Her Royal Highness met with the Chief Executive of Leeds Castle, Helen Bonser-Wilton before formally opening the ‘Queens With Means’...
Nov 25, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Chatham Town Football Club with their extremely well-deserved Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Chatham Town Football Club is making a real difference to the community in Chatham. The sheer number of volunteers is...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Lord Northbourne was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Battle of Britain Memorial at an extremely informative and entertaining illustrated talk given by the RAF Presentation Team. The informative presentation about the modern Royal Air Force was...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Bill Cockcroft DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant and perform the official opening of Maplewood Court, a new Care Home as part of the Oakland Care Group. The first resident arrived on 21 June, and the occupancy continues to grow as it proves to be a...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Kent County Events
Trevor Sturgess, one of our Deputy Lieutenants, attended the annual Festival of Onam organised by the Kerala Cultural Association in Maidstone in September. As this took place during the mourning period, the event opened with two minutes’ silence and a tribute...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to present Hands of Hope with their well deserved Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. She was accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, who was involved with assessing the group for this prestigious award. Hands of Hope is...
Oct 4, 2022 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the Final of Kent’s Big Writing Challenge where she presented the worthy winners with their awards. Well done to all the children who took part in the challenge and many congratulations to all the winners,... 
